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William Fichtner to play villain in “The Lone Ranger”

William Fichtner is an actor who’s arguably best at playing characters who toe the line between good and evil. Just check out “Drive Angry” or “Armageddon” if you need any better proof of that. But now he’s going full-on villain in the long gestating Gore Verbinski project “The Lone Ranger.”

Deadline has the news that Fichtner will play Butch Cavendish in the upcoming film. All we know about Butch is that he’s the leader of the Cavendish gang and the primary villain of “The Lone Ranger.”

Last week the role was thought to have gone to “Crank: High Voltage” star Dwight Yoakam, but apparently he is out. Honestly, we’re glad that the role of Butch has gone to a face as recognizable as Fichtner’s, especially since he’ll be facing off against the likes of Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. And it’s nice that Fichtner has at least perfect the art of playing a three dimensional bad guy.

“The Lone Ranger” also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Wilkinson, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and James Frain. It’s due to start shooting soon and should hit theaters on May 31, 2013.

Do you think Fichtner is a good fit for “The Lone Ranger”? Tell us in the comments section below or on Facebook and Twitter.

Your Portlandia Personality Test

Carrie and Fred understand that although we have so much in common, we’re each so beautifully unique and different. To help us navigate those differences, Portlandia has found an easy and honest way to embrace our special selves in the form of a progressive new traffic system: a specific lane for every kind of driver. It’s all in honor of the show’s 8th and final season, and it’s all presented by Subaru.

Ready to find out who you really are? Match your personality to a lane and hop on the expressway to self-understanding.

Lane 10: Trucks Piled With Junk

Your junk is falling out of your trunk. Shake a tail light, people — this lane is for you.

Lane 33: Twins

You’re like a Gemini, but waaaay more pedestrian. Maybe you and a friend just wear the same outfits a lot. Who cares, it’s just twinning enough to make you feel special.

Lane 27: Broken Windows

Bad luck follows you around and everyone knows it. Your proverbial seat is always damp from proverbial rain. Is this the universe telling you to swallow your pride? Yes.

Lane 69: Filthy Cars

You’re all about convenience. Getting your car washed while you drive is a no-brainer.

Lane 43: Newly Divorced Singles

It’s been a while since you’ve driven alone, and you don’t know the rules of the road anymore. What’s too fast? What’s too slow? Are you sending the right signals? Don’t worry, the breakdown lane is nearby if you need it.

Still can’t find a lane to match your personality? Check out all the videos here. And see the final season of Portlandia this spring on IFC.

Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the final countdown to Christmas and thanks to IFC’s movie marathon all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, you can revel in classic ’80s films AND find inspiration for your last-minute gifts. Here are our recommendations, if you need a head start:

Musical Instrument

Great analog entertainment substitute when you refuse to give your kid the Nintendo Switch they’ve been drooling over.

Breakfast In Bed

Any significant other or child would appreciate these Uncle Buck-approved flapjacks. Just make sure you’re not stuck on clean up duty.

Cocktail Supplies

You’ll need them to get through the holidays.

Dance Lessons

So you can learn to shake-shake-shake (unless you know ghosts willing to lend a hand).

Comfy Clothes

With all the holiday meals, there may be some…embigenning.

Get even more great inspiration all Christmas Eve and Day on IFC, and remember…

Celebrating Portlandia One Sketch at a Time

Most people measure time in minutes, hours, days, years…At IFC, we measure it in sketches. And nothing takes us way (waaaaaay) back like Portlandia sketches. Yes, there’s a Portlandia milepost from every season that changed the way we think, behave, and pickle things. In honor of Portlandia’s 8th and final season, Subaru presents a few of our favorites.